Hotel loans out goldfish to 'keep guests company'

A hotel is offering guests company in the form of a goldfish for a small fee.

The Happy Guest Lodge in Dutton, Cheshire is currently listing the option on their official website.

The fish, named 'Happy', will cost guests £5 per night.

According to Metro, owner Jeff Riley said: "It can be lonely for those traveling alone but now, when our guests return to their hotel rooms after a difficult day at the office, Happy could be there to give them unconditional love and a valuable sounding board.

"Obviously, it can't talk back but it can wiggle its fins and swim around the tank. It will give guests someone to talk to and unload the troubles of the day."

Riley added that if the option proves popular, more fish could be introduced.